DR. GERRIT PRINSLOO MD, CCFP, dPEC, dABAM, FASAM
MD, CCFP, dPEC, dABAM, FASAM, is a leading expert in hormone optimization and Co-founder of Precision Health Optimization. With over 21 years of medical experience, his career began in emergency medicine across Africa, Europe, and the United States before he relocated to Canada in 2011. There, he served as a rural family physician, often travelling by helicopter to provide essential care to remote communities.
His frontline experience in rural health deepened his understanding of addiction, inspiring him to pursue specialized training and earn his American Board Certification in Addiction Medicine. At St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver, he worked as a Staff Physician and completed a fellowship in addiction medicine research. This work sparked his interest in the connection between hormones, health, and addiction, ultimately leading him to advanced certifications in regenerative and functional medicine.
Today, Dr. Prinsloo is recognized as a leader in hormone optimization, focusing on restoring vitality, preventing disease, and enhancing long-term health through precision-based treatment. A Canadian Family Physician, UBC clinical faculty member, and fellow of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, he brings cutting-edge expertise and a patient-centered approach to Precision Health Optimization in Victoria.